Thomas C. Hindman Special Order No. 4 - Jan. 5 1863

Hd Qrs 1st Corps T.M.A. [Trans-Mississippi Army] Clarksville [Arkansas] Jany 5 1863 S.O. No 4 } III Col A. [Asa] S. Morgan of [Dandridge] McRaes Brigade will at once proceed with his Regiment to Dardanelles [Dardanelle, Arkansas] and assume command of that Post. He will take command of all the troops there, and will take necessary steps to preserve orders, and force discipline, and protect public stores. He will report without delay the condition of affairs at the Post, also what prisoners are there and what charges are against them By command of Maj Gen [Thomas C.] Hindman (sgd) R. [Robert] C. Newton Chief of staff

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Hd Qrs 1st Corps T.M.A. [Trans-Mississippi Army] Clarksville [Arkansas] Jany 5 1863 S.O. No 4 } III Col A. [Asa] S. Morgan of [Dandridge] McRaes Brigade will at once proceed with his Regiment to Dardanelles [Dardanelle, Arkansas] and assume command of that Post. He will take command of all the troops there, and will take necessary steps to preserve orders, and force discipline, and protect public stores. He will report without delay the condition of affairs at the Post, also what prisoners are there and what charges are against them By command of Maj Gen [Thomas C.] Hindman (sgd) R. [Robert] C. Newton Chief of staff